Actress Coney Reyes expressed her gratitude to her son, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, for his unwavering support as she marks her 50th anniversary in show business.

During a recent appearance on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda on GMA Network, Coney mentioned that she does not interfere in her son's love life.

"Marami talagang nagkakagusto (sa kanya)," admitted Coney when asked about son Vico. However, the actress stated that she takes a hands-off approach when it comes to her son's romantic matters. "Hindi. Nakita mo ba ever?"

Coney, 71, mentioned that some of her friends tried to set up her son with single girls, but she wasn't interested.

"May mga nagsasabi, 'Tita ipapakilala namin si ganito or ganyan.' Sabi ko, 'Sorry hindi ako nakiki-alam.' Sabi nila ang strikta raw ako. Sabi ko, 'Strict?' Kung strict ako bawal," the actress said.

(There are those who say, 'Tita, we will introduce this or that.' I said, 'Sorry I don't know.' They said I was strict. I said, 'Strict?' If I'm strict, I would not allow it.)

Coney admitted that in the past she would ask him if he had a girlfriend, but not anymore. "Noon noon ginawa ko 'yun pero ayoko na."

She added: "He had girlfriends mga classmates niya before. Mga ganyan. And they would all go out as a group. But I know I raised my children na meron silang fear of God. They know what they're doing."

Mayor Vico, 35, is the son of Coney and actor-television personality Vic Sotto. Coney is also the mother to Lawrence Anthony Mumar and Carla Mumar, with former husband basketball star Lawrence Mumar.

Coney affirmed that her three children share a harmonious relationship.

The actress also expressed gratitude to Vico for being understanding all these years.

"Thank you for understanding mama. Thank you for putting sense into mama's head many times when I'm not thinking straight," Coney said when asked for a special message for her son.

Coney said she does not expect her son Vico to be in public service.

"When he became a councilor, nagulat ako eh. I know he doesn't make decisions overnight. He consults, he prays. I'm so blessed. I'm so proud. I want to encourage him, and he's on the right track. God is with him," she added.

Coney recalled a funny incident when Vico was still a boy. When the phone rang, she signaled a household member to tell the caller when she was not around.

"Mama, you lied. Why did you tell Emy you are not here? You are here. Parang ganun. So sabi ko, 'Yes! I'm sorry. I was wrong. I shouldn't have said that. Sabi ko, 'I'll never do it again.'

"So ngayon kapag may tatawag, hayaan mo lang siya ring ng ring. Walang sasagot ng telepono. Kapag masungit ako, may son will reprimand me," she laughed.

Coney celebrates her 50th anniverasary in showbiz this year. Before becoming the host of popular noontime shows "Student Canteen" and "Eat Bulaga," Coney started as a promotional ad girl with a salary of P60.00. And the rest is history.

'Shining Inheritance'

Coney stars in the much-anticipated Filipino adaptation of the beloved K-Drama “Brilliant Legacy,” offering viewers a poignant tale of hope, resilience, and the power of dreams through the series“Shining Inheritance.”

"My character is a restaurateur. Nagka-dementia ako rito and Alzheimer's. So I'm always open to a challenge. Sabi ko paano ko kaya gagampanan yun?" said Coney when asked about her character in th the new Kapuso teleserye.

She added: "I played practically all kinds of roles, from mabait to mama san, to bar dancer, all those kinds in my show. So I wanted a new challenge. Syempre may edad na rin ako. So papunta na tayo sa mga age na ganun. So paano ko ba i-attack yun? So I started reading about it."

Coney also made comments about the rising stars of the new generation.

"Iba-iba ang personalities nila. I could see that they were hungering for something. They have goals and see them materialized differently," she said.

On her current state of mind, Coney said: "I want to do my best in every area to honor God. I can't do it alone. So, I always ask for His grace. Kaya araw--araw ang panalangin ko. I need you. I can't do anything about you, so please help me through day and night. Ang daming high at ang daming sobrang ipagpasalamat. There's so much to be grateful for. Parang ang dami ring lows."

Premiered on GMA Afternoon Prime on Sept. 9, the series is headlined by two of the brightest stars of Sparkle GMA Artist Center: Kyline Alcantara as Joanna De La Costa and Kate Valdez as Inna Villarazon. 
 

Joining them in the family drama are Paul Salas as Francis Abrigo, Michael Sager as Euan De La Costa, Roxie Smith as Aimee Vergara, and seasoned actress Ms. Coney Reyes as Aurea De La Costa.

Adding more depth to the story are some of the country’s most respected artists in film and television: Wendell Ramos as Charlie Abrigo, Glydel Mercado as Lani Vergara-Villarazon, Aubrey Miles as Sonia De La Costa, Gio Alvarez as Edwin Rodriguez.

Also included in this exceptional drama are promising stars Dave Bornea as Archie, Jamir Zabarte as Mark, Seth Dela Cruz as Nono Villarazon, and Charuth as Cecile Bautista.

Under the helm of esteemed director Jorron Lee Monroy, “Shining Inheritance” unfolds the dazzling optimism and determination of Inna to reach her dream of owning a restaurant someday. However, her journey becomes more challenging than ever with the collapse of their family business following her father’s passing.

Left with a cruel stepmother and stepsister, Lani and Aimee, Inna and her brother, Nono, must deal with a series of unfortunate events.

Inna then crosses paths with Aurea and her grandchildren, Joanna and Euan. Aurea will soon give her abundant blessings and opportunities. But Inna’s life is about to become more complicated as she gets entangled in the conflict among De La Costa, Villarazon, and Abrigo families, who will fight for the shining inheritance.

Will love triumph over greed and familial issues? How can Inna believe in her dreams if the rest of the world tells her otherwise?

“Shining Inheritance” is produced by the GMA Entertainment Group, headed by Senior Vice President Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Assistant Vice President for Drama Ali Nokom-Dedicatoria, Program Manager Anthony R. Pastorpide, and Executive Producer Nieva S. Magpayo.

The show’s creative team consists of Creative Director Aloy Adlawan, Creative Consultant Des Garbes-Severino, Head Writer Luningning Interino-Ribay, Writers Christine Badillo-Novicio, and Wiro Michael Ladera, and Brainstormers Loi Nova and Cynthia Paz.

“Shining Inheritance” airs Mondays to Fridays at 4 p.m. on GMA Afternoon Prime and Kapuso Stream. Global Pinoys can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV.